Hugo, any more progress?

Rich

my god that is insane! :eek: :D

:eek: I'm speachless! that is beautiful in every respect! :D

that some moter matey full respect on all the mods that will just about take off lol how u keeping the front end down?(without it lifting) :D

Finally some advances.

Front Suspension:

http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/6...20706061ry.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/50/r4207060669jt.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8...07060654na.jpg

General View:

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9...07060611rr.jpg

Rear Suspension:

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9...07060631zx.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4...07060641tx.jpg

http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/2...07060628tr.jpg

just WOW thanks for the pics man just WOW.:eek:

More pics:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5...20906062yk.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7...09060611pm.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6...09060621ts.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6...09060630wi.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6...09060640ed.jpg

http://img280.imageshack.us/img280/8...09060652ov.jpg

Hugo, you're going to have the baddest bug around for the near future! How did the brakes work out, have you tried fitting them yet? Nice to see your back at it again.

Jason

Hugo that is looking great. Can't wait to see it finished.

Ernie

Thank's.

The brakes fix ok, right now I only let the brakets, I belive in the next week's I re-install all. (and take some pics :laugh: )

i think this is the crazyist beetle ive ever seen matey :D words carnt say who good it is just total mental start to finish keep them picys comeing (lifes worth liveing when u see a bug like youve got .:D

What front shock/coilover are you using? Do you know the spring rate.

The shocks are QA1 Proma Star DDR3855
The spirng rate is 300 lb but may be I have to change I need to check when the car are finished.

By the way your are not making a little kitten. :laugh: :laugh:

hi matey hope u dont mind me asking as youve probley seen mine im on with but as yours is the later shape bug (shorter bonnet ,what radiator are you useing to cool the lump?and what car is it off as this volvo rad is way too wide to fit?hope everythings going well?:D

More pics:

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/7691/dscf00029iz.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6591/dscf00037ik.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2951/dscf00057op.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4184/dscf00068qc.jpg

And some pics of the litlle toy behind my car ( in the previous pics):

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6503/dscf00119fx.jpg

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5624/dscf00101mo.jpg

fookin arsome matey (in uk there was a women who knitted a wool car same as this lol look cool but nothing like ur little toys ,love it best therd ive ever seen:D

A custom made. To fix in the front (spare tire compartment).

bugger looks like ill be hunting around scrappys then ,thanks and i just love this beast :D

Thanks, by the way I want a Aluminium radiator Radiators

But my engine is so tiny.....;)

Jason

ha tall dont know tiny i have been running a 34hp in my super because im building my 1600 again

Awesome :)

Hi Hugo any progress? I remember you posted some new pieces at the vochoforos, but have you installed any yet?
Cheers, Evil

Hugo

There is definitely something wrong with you!!! What are you thinking???

Honestly, I am in awe, you are in a league of your own. I serously take my hat off to you.

Heres my contribution to your build if you have not gone that route already... a rear engine hatch. I thought I had more pics, but can only find the one

Maybe you can use the idea

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4...r100021of5.jpg

I work in anothers projects, and I bealive I can star to work in this project in march.
I soon I have some news I post pics.

Rorty chassis
 

Hugo,

I am planning on buuilding the Rorty chassis for my Karma GT kit car, which I will have to make some mods to get it to work. Could you e-mail me so I can ask you some questions on the mods you made. My home address is LJOZZ@aol.com.

Thanks
Spider

hugo, you've got some competition!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKqAw...elated&search=

Jason

Dayum that sounds sweet!

anybody know what make V8 that is?

Nice car Hugo. I'm currently collecting parts to build a SBC 283 front engine Super Beetle with either a custom chassis or a modified Chevy S-10 chassis.

Also, everyone, this isn't the first V8 bug, there are dozens out there, but Hugo's is still unique. Most I've seen have front mounted engines. Here's are a couple of links to some V8 bug chassis as well as a forum that features some cool V8 bugs!!!

V8 Bugs Forum (follow the link to the forum):
http://www.V8bugs.com/

You'll find BBC bugs here as well as SBC bugs. One of the BB bugs runs mid 9's in the 1/4 mile.

Here's another link to chassis plans for a V8 front mounted engine.
http://www.prostreetbug.com/

Here's some one actually building these plans:
http://carmensbugs.proboards102.com/...ead=1184096542

Here's some more competition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waN4aM5tZa4

LOL! j/j I'll also be keeping a close eye on this project. Looks good so far.

That's not really competition is the thing, those front mount V8 bugs are pigs to drive, only fast in a straight line and scary at that. The mid-mount is what makes these cars unique, and makes for a whole lot more difficulty to pull off well. The mid-mounts are designed for speed AND handling, the main difference.

Jason

Rorty Rover v8 Bug
 

This is my little project. A mid mounted rover V8 VW Beetle. Like Hugo's it's based on a Rorty designs chassis http://www.rorty-design.com/index.html. I have been working on it on and off over the past couple of years. Here is a web site detailing more on my project. http://users.tpg.com.au/adslrhqj/index.htm
P.S. anyone want a GT40 replica body? I have one on a VW floor pan for sale.

Hugo, any more progress????????

Hugo, where did you get the smoke tail light lens? Anyone know?

Penno,
Nice looking build! What's that transaxle you're using - Renault?
That lightweight Rover engine should make a good performing "Bug" when you're finished. I understand they can make up into the 300hp+ range with a little work (and lots of $$$). The low weight though is the real winner, IMO.

Will the Rorty chassis require wider fenders?

There was an old article in (I think) VW Greats waaaay back when, with a Bug body sitting down on a Mid-Engineering chassis - mid mounted small block Chevy and Corvair tranny, which was pretty standard fare for their chassis' back then. Supposedly made a real rocket ship, with super wide BBS wheels and low profile tires. Sure looked neat!

Jeff